Prediction: Clippers Blazers in the Western Conference Finals.

[Goat Milk]

That's my pick. Just my opinion. Not afraid to document it.

[Eddy Munny]

I hope you're right, because the Clippers would hardly break a sweat disposing of those lightweights.

[KiDBaZkiT]

Interesting. I have a small wager on Mavs +300 for the series against the Clips.

[thomorino]

I hope you're right, because the Clippers would hardly break a sweat disposing of those lightweights.

The Clippers clearly have the talent, Kawhi hasn’t looked right coming back from the injury though, we will see if he takes his game to the next level in the playoffs as he has in previous years.

[Orbison]

what was his injury?

[Eddy Munny]

The Clippers clearly have the talent, Kawhi hasn’t looked right coming back from the injury though, we will see if he takes his game to the next level in the playoffs as he has in previous years.

To me, a Jazz squad at full strength is the biggest threat to the Clippers in the West. If the Clips can get past the Mavs and Jazz, playing the Blazers would be a sigh of relief.

[thomorino]

To me, a Jazz squad at full strength is the biggest threat to the Clippers in the West. If the Clips can get past the Mavs and Jazz, playing the Blazers would be a sigh of relief.

I agree the Clippers are better than the Blazers, I think the Lakers and Clippers meet in the conference finals though.

[Goat Milk]

To me, a Jazz squad at full strength is the biggest threat to the Clippers in the West. If the Clips can get past the Mavs and Jazz, playing the Blazers would be a sigh of relief.

Mavs are garbage bro.

Lillard > Doncic
Mccollum > Hardaway
Powell > Finey Smith
Covington < Porzingis
Nurkic > Powell
Melo > Richardson
Kanter > Klieber/Brunson

Those aren't opinions, they're facts.

Portland has a squad this year. And yeah Clippers are better than Portland, but that's why Portland was +3600 to win the west before the playoffs.

[KiDBaZkiT]

If Doc Rivers couldn’t get the Clippers over the hump I’m not sure how folks can think Ty Lue will. Especially since Leonard not 100% healthy. The addition of Rondo as well as Cousins may be the difference, but again Leonard is not 100% and I don’t trust Paul George or “playoff P” as he refers to himself. Love when Barkley said in reference to “Playoff P” “They don’t call me championship Chuck”

[Goat Milk]

If Doc Rivers couldn’t get the Clippers over the hump I’m not sure how folks can think Ty Lue will. Especially since Leonard not 100% healthy. The addition of Rondo as well as Cousins may be the difference, but again Leonard is not 100% and I don’t trust Paul George or “playoff P” as he refers to himself. Love when Barkley said in reference to “Playoff P” “They don’t call me championship Chuck”

Clippers tanked in order to get the Mavs in round 1. They'll get through that series. Jazz will be a tall order, but let's be real, Clippers are better than the Jazz. They have better players, plain and simple. Jazz realistically only have 1 all star and no superstars. Mitchell and George are about on the same level.

Like you said though, I've seen Kawhi sitting in the corner a lot the past month or two. If he's not healthy it will be tough. But if Portland is able to squeeze by LA or the Suns (yes, they are going to dicksmack denver), I can see Portland beating the Clippers if Kawhi isn't 100%. A big IF. If this matchup happens, I'll probably hedge my portland bet.

If we think about it, Portland and the Suns are really the only two 100% healthy teams going into the postseason in the west. That matters.

[Eddy Munny]

Mavs are garbage bro.

Lillard > Doncic
Mccollum > Hardaway
Powell > Finey Smith
Covington < Porzingis
Nurkic > Powell
Melo > Richardson
Kanter > Klieber/Brunson

Those aren't opinions, they're facts.

Portland has a squad this year. And yeah Clippers are better than Portland, but that's why Portland was +3600 to win the west before the playoffs.

When did I say the Mavs were anything special?

My point is the Clippers are going to have to win two series to advance to the WCF and their first round opponent happens to be Dallas, and in all likelihood their second round opponent, the Jazz. If the Clippers were to advance to the conference finals and face the Blazers, I would consider that a pretty fortunate draw.

[KiDBaZkiT]

Clippers tanked in order to get the Mavs in round 1. They'll get through that series. Jazz will be a tall order, but let's be real, Clippers are better than the Jazz. They have better players, plain and simple. Jazz realistically only have 1 all star and no superstars. Mitchell and George are about on the same level.

Like you said though, I've seen Kawhi sitting in the corner a lot the past month or two. If he's not healthy it will be tough. But if Portland is able to squeeze by LA or the Suns (yes, they are going to dicksmack denver), I can see Portland beating the Clippers if Kawhi isn't 100%. A big IF. If this matchup happens, I'll probably hedge my portland bet.

If we think about it, Portland and the Suns are really the only two 100% healthy teams going into the postseason in the west. That matters.

I agree they def did get Dallas on purpose. Like the saying goes, be careful what you wish for. I took a small shot Dallas for the series. Obviously at +300 I’m not going to be surprised if it loses. Clips actually match up well against the Jazz IMO. Patrick Beverly could disrupt that Jazz offense and Zubac can give Gobert challenges.